Speak softly, carry an iron bar
Article Abstract:
Paul Anderson, the Chief Executive Officer of Australian company Broken Hill Proprietary Co. Ltd (BHP), is orchestrating a AS$57 billion merger between his company and Billiton. American-born Anderson is emerging as a hard-edged businessman, and not just an easygoing corporate executive.
Publication Name: The Bulletin with Newsweek
Subject: News, opinion and commentary
ISSN: 1440-7485
Year: 2001
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Yen masters
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Issues are presented concerning the move by Japanese cartels to fight the Rio Tinto mining company's bid to purchase Norths Ltd. The strategy of giving backing to rival bidders Anglo American by the Japanese is discussed.
Publication Name: The Bulletin with Newsweek
Subject: News, opinion and commentary
ISSN: 1440-7485
Year: 2000
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The bigger Australian
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The merger of Broken Hill Proprietary Company Ltd with Billiton in March 2001 is discussed, with focus on the compatibility of the two companies and the strength of the Australian mining industry.
Publication Name: The Bulletin with Newsweek
Subject: News, opinion and commentary
ISSN: 1440-7485
Year: 2001
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